The Author's POV

Chapter 612

A new morning arrived.

As soon as I woke up, I washed up and had breakfast with my family. After that, I got changed and left the apartment. Not going to lie, the last part took me a little longer than expected due to some unforeseen circumstances. Nevertheless, I was still on time.

"Are you ready?"

I was greeted by Amanda when I arrived at the front of the flat. She looked quite vivacious with her long white skirt and a black turtleneck that hid her neck.

Upon seeing her, I apologized immediately.

"Sorry, Nola was giving me a hard time."

"What happened this time?"

"…She had a nightmare, and she didn't want to let go of me."

Amanda covered her mouth and laughed.

"That's adorable."

"Not when you're in a hurry."

"It's fine, let's go. I've got the driver waiting downstairs."

"Thanks…"

Thanking Amanda, my mood shifted. Not in a good way as I was reminded of my purpose.

'...It's been a while since I last paid a visit.'

To Smallsnake's grave.

About a year or so.

I just couldn't bear to go. It reminded me of my failure. My failure in saving someone that was dear to me.

...But I also knew that this couldn't go on anymore.

As I was getting ready to leave for Immorra, I thought I should pay him a visit. It was about time I moved on.

"It's alright."

I felt Amanda squeeze my hand as she looked up at me. Meeting her gaze, I felt my heart calm down a little as a smile spread across my face.

Then, squeezing her hand back, I leaned my body forward and gave her a peck on the cheek.

"You…"

"Thanks."

I let go of her hand and moved away toward the elevators. Pretending ignorance to her bewildered expression.

It was about time I got her back because of how cheeky she had been acting lately. I was satisfied with just seeing her reaction.

…and it was exactly because of this feeling that I was experiencing that my face turned somber.

'I can't lose this.'

This little joy in my life.

It was probably the only thing that was stopping me from losing it.

So…

I had to do everything to not lose it.

***

Amanda stared at Ren's parting back with her hand pressed against the side of her cheek.

'It's hot.'

to herself while she felt the

than she expected. Most likely because this was the first time he had ever taken the

it would always be her who initiated.

of his feelings and never attempted to force her emotions on him. Even though their progress was extremely slow, it was nonetheless

and her

But...

her mouth with her arm while her other hand touched her cheek,

just a

***

Tap. Tap. Tap.

sorts of tabs flashed across Ryan's screen as

see what the tabs exhibited given how

eyes over the five monitors in front of him, Ryan's hand

is powering up the system. If I disable the

his head to stare at one of the monitors, Ryan

I won't be able to assist you any longer, guys. They have a backup generator for their system.

[No problem]

voice echoed inside of

It belonged to Ava.

problem. I'll get back at you in ten minutes. We

"Got it."

shut

screen, Ryan took a pen from

able to

to time. They were

the past, it wasn't an issue before, but when their mercenary organization rose in status, they

perks that came with being a highly ranked mercenary group weren't something to be trifled with. It wasn't just the fame that came

and at the moment, it was Hein

mission complete, we can relax

pen on the table

stared at

sure

to make up for his absence, but even after two years had passed, he was not as efficient

that he understood just how good

think about

felt his chest tighten whenever he thought

all this time had passed, he couldn't move on

Maybe because he was still a teenager, or maybe because Smallsnake meant so much to him, but every day, he would force himself to learn and improve his methods.

did he want such

Ding—!

a message.

going to another planet in two days' time. I want everyone to

blinked a couple of times as

he saw

brought rise to memories he wanted to forget with all of his might.

'Calm down Ryan.'

took several seconds for him to quell his rough breathing, and even then, he could

"Huff…huff…"

his teeth, he brought

[Okay.]

a single word. And one that

from his seat once he sent the

his mirror while resting both of his hands on the desk to support his body. He

can't go on, I

***

"We're here."

the black car and stretched my body. A familiar chapel appeared in the

eyes while breathing

'Here I am.'

while since I had been here. Honestly, everything felt so familiar yet

how I was feeling into words,

was eating away at the little sanity that

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